How to pronounce vastus
Say it like VAS-tus. Vastus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS).
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US American/ˈvæstəs/VAS-tus
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- VAS
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vastus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does vastus mean?
noun
- One of the great muscles upon the front of the thigh.
Where does vastus come from?
From Latin vastus (“vast, immense, enormous, huge, monstrous”).
Questions about saying vastus
How do you pronounce vastus?
Say VAS-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæstəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vastus?
Vastus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS). Broken into parts: VAS · tus.